Environmental activists in Marseille blocked the cruise ship port to protest against the pollution caused by these large vessels. They criticized the use of heavy fuel oil, destruction of wildlife, impact on the climate, and poor working conditions for employees. The protest forced some ships to turn back or wait outside the port. The activists…
The Kerala Startup Mission is partnering with the upcoming Vizhinjam International Seaport to develop advanced technologies at the emerging tech hub in Technocity. The port will be a key gateway for trade, while the tech hub will focus on areas like health tech, AI, and robotics. The CEO of KSUM had a discussion with the…
The biggest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, recently left Vizhinjam Port after being docked for around five hours. The crane at the port repositioned empty containers on the ship to ensure balance, a common practice for container ships. Adani Ports considered the ship’s visit an achievement, as it was the first time such a large…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be called Sri Vijaya Puram to remove colonial influences. The islands played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle and have historical importance. The decision reflects the victory in the freedom struggle and the islands’ strategic…
The Vizhinjam transshipment port in Thiruvananthapuram recently received the largest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, as part of ongoing trials. The port has already handled nine ships and approximately 20,000 containers. The arrival of such large ships is testing the efficiency and capacity of the port, which boasts the deepest draft in the country at…
The Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram has already made history even before its official opening, with the largest container ship, MSC Kayley, docking at the port with a draught of 16.5m. This is reportedly the second highest draught for a ship in an Indian port, with a TEU capacity of 15,294. The ship arrived smoothly…